As a bounty hunter, you’ll be required to navigate local statutes and follow legal protocols to track and apprehend bail jumpers. Being among the best in the business means knowing the rules of the game. A degree in criminal justice, public safety, private investigations or other relevant fields is key to combining the know-how necessary to operate within the law, with the skills needed to take fugitives into custody.

Here you’ll find schools that offer degrees in criminal justice, public safety, private investigations and more. You can request information from several schools to find the program that’s right for you.